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  1. CVE-2025-55319: Agentic AI in VS Code and the Path to RCE - Dev Guidance

    Title: CVE-2025-55319 — When Agentic AI Meets VS Code: How AI “agents” can open a path to remote code execution (and what developers must do now) Executive summary Microsoft’s Security Response Center lists CVE-2025-55319 as a vulnerability affecting agentic AI integrations and Visual Studio...
  2. Proxmox in Docker (Dockermox): A Lab Trick, Not Production-Ready

    Proxmox can be run inside a Docker container — and yes, it actually works well enough to be useful for tinkering — but the method requires deliberate compromises, extra host privileges, and several manual workarounds that make it unsuitable for production and risky for anything beyond...
  3. Microsoft IoT Stack: Edge AI, Azure Sphere, and Digital Twins for the Intelligent Edge

    Microsoft’s public push to marry artificial intelligence, edge computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has moved from concept to catalogue: Azure IoT Edge runtime, Azure Sphere, Azure Digital Twins and a string of enterprise pilots show a deliberate strategy to make IoT development faster...
  4. Microsoft's WSL 2.5.10 Security Update: Privacy, Openness, and Cross-Platform Security

    Microsoft’s latest update to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, version 2.5.10, has landed with little fanfare but significant impact, quietly delivering a targeted security fix for users running Linux binaries on Windows 11. This release underscores an evolving strategy at Microsoft, where rapid...
  5. Windows Server 2019: The Ultimate Guide to Features, Security, and Hybrid Cloud Integration

    With a legacy built on powering enterprises, datacenters, and mission-critical workloads, each release of Windows Server transforms expectations in IT infrastructure. Windows Server 2019, next in this proud lineage, generated intense anticipation leading up to its general availability. Marked by...
  6. Self-Hosting on Your Windows PC: Pros, Cons, and Practical Tips for Beginners

    Self-hosting applications on a primary Windows PC is an increasingly common entry point for enthusiasts exploring the world of private cloud computing. Driven by cost concerns, hardware limitations, and a desire for convenience, many Windows users are experimenting with hosting services not on...
  7. GWRC's Cloud Transformation: Building a Modern Azure Ecosystem for Public Sector Innovation

    Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) is embarking on a transformative journey to modernize its IT infrastructure, turning to Microsoft Azure cloud enablement as the centerpiece of its strategy. The Council, which governs the greater Wellington region in New Zealand, has announced a tender...
  8. Microsoft Azure Serverless Computing: Leading Innovation in 2025

    In the new era of artificial intelligence, cloud-native development, and global digital transformation, the rise of serverless computing on Microsoft Azure has shifted from technical novelty to enterprise necessity. The Forrester Wave™: Serverless Development Platforms, Q2 2025, recently...
  9. Container-Native Infrastructure Revolution: Achieving Scalability, Security, and Consistency

    The Rise of Container-Native Infrastructure: Bridging DevOps and Enterprise Scale In the evolving landscape of cloud computing and modern application delivery, container-native infrastructure represents a crucial shift for enterprises adapting to DevOps methodologies at scale. While application...
  10. Fortude Achieves Dual Microsoft Solutions Partner Status for Azure Digital & App Innovation

    Fortude’s ascent in the digital transformation ecosystem has made headlines again with the announcement of its second Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Azure Digital and App Innovation. As organizations worldwide seek robust cloud-native architectures, this accolade not only elevates...
  11. Building a Powerful Windows 11 Developer VM: Step-by-Step Guide & Best Practices

    For seasoned Windows users, the allure of constructing a tailored development environment is irresistible—especially in an age where applications, libraries, and containers sprawl unchecked, threatening the stability and cleanliness of one's daily driver system. This desire for isolation and...
  12. Chiron IT Achieves Microsoft Certified Partner Status for Azure Digital & App Innovation

    Chiron IT’s achievement of official status as a Microsoft Certified Partner for Digital & App Innovation (Azure) marks a significant milestone for the organization and signals a notable development in the world of enterprise software, cloud computing, and digital transformation. This recognition...
  13. Red Hat Launches Cloud-Optimized RHEL 10 for Seamless Multi-Cloud Linux Deployments

    Red Hat's latest move to fortify its position as a leading provider of enterprise Linux solutions comes as no surprise, but the launch of cloud-optimized Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) marks a paradigm shift. In collaboration with the big three hyperscalers—AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft...
  14. ROSSMANN’s Digital Transformation with Azure Red Hat OpenShift & AI

    The digital transformation journey is no longer a matter of “if,” but “how fast” for established enterprises seeking relevance within rapidly evolving global markets. ROSSMANN, a leading German drugstore chain, has become a case study in strategic modernization through its adoption of Microsoft...
  15. Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization on Azure: Seamless Hybrid Cloud Migration and Modernization

    For organizations navigating the complex digital terrain of modernization and cloud transition, a significant barrier has always been the management of legacy virtual machine workloads while simultaneously adopting contemporary containerized solutions. Red Hat, in partnership with Microsoft, has...
  16. Fedora Linux Joins Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL): A New Era for Developers

    In a move emblematic of the evolving relationship between Microsoft and the open-source community, Fedora Linux has officially joined the array of distributions available through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows. This noteworthy milestone, widely reported and confirmed by trusted...
  17. Open Sourcing WSL: Microsoft's Game-Changer for Developers and the Linux Ecosystem

    The open sourcing of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) represents a transformative moment in both Microsoft's developer outreach and the broader Windows ecosystem. Since its inception in 2016, WSL has evolved into a critical bridge between the world of Windows and Linux, enabling millions of...
  18. Microsoft Open-Sources WSL: The Future of Cross-Platform Linux on Windows

    For almost a decade, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has symbolized a remarkable convergence of the Windows and Linux worlds—its evolution mirroring the shifting priorities of developers and IT professionals worldwide. Now, in an announcement at Microsoft Build 2025, Microsoft has open-sourced...
  19. Microsoft Opens Up WSL: Transforming Windows-Linux Integration for Developers

    Few stories in the computing world capture the complex evolution of Microsoft's relationship with open source like the saga of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). With the company's recent move to open-source “almost everything” in WSL, this announcement represents both a technical milestone...
  20. Windows 11 at Build 2025: Game-Changing Developer Enhancements & Tools

    In a marked evolution for the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft has unveiled a suite of developer-centric upgrades at Build 2025, confirming its aspiration to make Windows 11 the definitive platform for application creation and experimentation. As the landscape of software development continues to...